Health - Health Digest

Brie Schmidt

Are Foot Peel Masks Beneficial?

Nowadays, some are using foot peel masks for a number of reasons. However, there are some factors to consider before you begin slathering them on your feet.

Isabel Cohen

What Is Antibacterial Deodorant And Is It Right For You?

Nowadays, different products are sold to keep underarm odor at bay. However, antibacterial deodorant is a bit different than what some may be used to.

A. Sooter

How To Deal With A Tricky Eyelid Skin Tag

While skin tags can be found between folds of skin, some can grow on or near the eyelid. Luckily, there are ways to get around the skin tag.

Sabika Hassan

How To Naturally Boost Your Blood Platelets

Apart from red and white blood cells, platelets are critical to blood composition. If you have low platelet count, here are some tips to boost them at home.

Jeremy Brown

What Is Stimming And What Does It Mean?

How someone goes about stimming may look a bit different to a person who has never seen it. However, it doesn't mean it's a negative trait to be concerned with.

Jeremy Brown

Why You Should Never Share A Bar Of Soap

While in the shower, whether at home or visiting a friend, we may reach for the bar of soap. However, you may want to think twice before sharing soap bars.

Sabika Hassan

Can You Manage High Blood Pressure Without Medication?

If you're diagnosed with hypertension, there's a lot you can do at home to control the blood pressure -- primarily by adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Salt water in a glass cup and salt in a teaspoon

Nicole LaMarco

Gargling Salt Water Has More Benefits Than You Think

Mom was right all along when she said gargling with salt water can help a sore throat. And the old home remedy comes along with many more health benefits.

Jeremy Brown

What Does It Mean When You Have Swollen Gums Around One Tooth?

With dental care, the focus tends to be on the teeth themselves -- but your gums shouldn't be overlooked. Here's what swelling around one tooth may mean.

A. Sooter

Beauty Treatments That May Not Be Safe For Darker Skin Tones

Not all skin types react to beauty treatments the same way. There may be a difference in how a person's skin color interacts with certain treatments.

Joanna Marie

Ingredients You Should Always Look For In Eczema Treatment Products

Eczema can be treated with various over-the-counter and prescription medications. Here's what to look for -- and avoid -- to solve your itchy skin woes.

man in blue shirt trying to smell an orange

Heather Collins

The Side Effects Of Losing Your Sense Of Smell

Losing your sense of smell can be scary, and it comes with a host of side effects.

Jay Wilson

Myths You Should Stop Believing About COPD

COPD is a common chronic lung disease that develops due to an accumulation of exposure to toxins. Myths abound about the disease, and we're here to dispel them.

Jeremy Brown

Do Condoms Cause Cancer?

There may be risks associated with using a condom, including an allergic reaction to latex. However, some wonder if cancer could be among the risks.

Isabel Cohen

Can Drug Store Reading Glasses Harm Your Eyesight?

Reading glasses typically become necessary as we age. But given the cost of prescription lenses, you may wonder if there's any harm in OTC drugstore glasses.

Woman exercising on hot day with bottle of water

Jeremy Brown

Do You Burn More Calories Exercising When It's Hot Or Cold?

There are a number of theories as to the best way to lose weight, ranging from the best form of exercise to even what temperature is best to exercise in.

Sandy Masinter

Ménière's Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever heard of Ménière's disease? Well, it's a thing. And we've got the symptoms, causes, and common treatments right here.

doctor drawing on patient's face for plastic surgery

Ally Arcuri

Side Effects Of Plastic Surgery You Might Not Know

Curious about plastic surgery but concerned about the risks? Here are some of the most common and surprising side effects to take into consideration.

Karla Tafra

When You Go Under Anesthesia, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Anesthesia is one of the most commonly used treatments in today's surgeries, but many people don't know what really happens to their bodies when they go under.

Woman holding baby beside pregnant woman

Robin Zabiegalski

Everything You Need To Know Before Starting IVF

In vitro fertilization, often called IVF, is a series of procedures that helps people who have difficulties getting pregnant. Here's what else you should know.

Ziba Redif

Dangers Of Plastic Surgery You Never Expected

The decision to undergo plastic surgery is personal. And as part of that choice, it's important to be aware of its possible risks and complications.

A surgeon draws on someone's stomach for liposuction

Anne Taylor

What You Should Know Before Getting Surgery To Remove Belly Fat

Although liposuction seems like an easy fix, there are some important things you should know before getting this procedure.

A. Sooter

Why Having A Tattoo Can Affect Your Mammogram

Tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years, and can cause some unexpected issues. Read on to learn how tattoos can impact your mammogram results.

Medical provider looking at the screen during a mammogram

A. Sooter

When Should You Get Your First Mammogram?

There comes a time when breast self-exams may not be enough. Eventually, women are encouraged to get annual mammograms. At what age should these exams begin?